At least us Democratic morons find a few other words to throw in there along with the blather. Oh, and yeah, I think Jim Esch CAN beat Lee Terry, especially when news like the report from the nonpartisan Children's Defense Fund Action Council which rates Mr. Terry at only 20% for his stands on issues that benefit children.

I wish Jim well, he is a nice guy and a decent person. With that being said. My prediction Lee 60% Jim 40%. He will do better than Max in Lincoln, but Lee learned his lesson last time. Message to Jim "you should have run for a smaller office first!!!"

I think, again, it will be an interesting race. I'm by no means predicting an Esch victory but I do think that there has been a significant uptick in Democratic Party morale since 2006, due largely to the caucus.

I do find the Esch freeloading claims ridiculous, because aside from them not really having anything to do with one's ability to perform the job of US Congressman, is that nepotism is (probably was, at this point) certainly part of the appeal for Lee Terry.

Everyone has the opportunity to run for an office...that's why our country is called "America"! How come you Republicans got on the band wagon with Pete Ricketts and his Momma's money? Also, Johann's is running on Georgie's family money, so what's the difference between Esch and your Republican LOSERS?!!!?!!!

Who is Georgie; and Pete's money was his own. Esch has worked a total of 2 accounted for years since graduating with a 6 figure degree.

He terminated his FEC Committee with substantial debt and didn't work or have any income for over a year while running.

Yes, I agree that anyone can run for office, but not everyone is cut out to be a leader. Other than trying to ride a "throw them all out" wave (which he failed to do), Esch proved nothing in his last race and the only thing he is proving in this run is that he's a coat tail grabber and a "professional politician".

It will be interesting to see his reaction to getting his clocked cleaned in May by a political newcomer that didn't even live here until 4 or 5 years ago.

EXCUUUUUUSE ME anonymous!!!!!! Georgie, of course, is Bushy himself, who Johanns has his nose stuck up his "you know what" to get where he is at. Johann's has NO qualifications. Little Boy Pete has never made a dime in his life!!!!!!! If anyone has been a coattail grabber and a professional politician, it's Johanns!!! I think Esch, as Obama, has a tremendous aura about himself, and I betcha he is not going to get his "clock cleaned"!!!

It is beyond me why Johanns ever gets elected ----- every single one of his Democrat opponents is better qualified, better looking, more intelligent, more eloquent ---- IT just doesn't make sense.

He needs to be smarter like the cowboy whose HOMETOWN is Dunning. That brilliant young man can get people to donate to his progressive cause ---- even though the donor, Senator Exon, has been dead for 10 years. I am not sure if Big Jim still votes ---- but he still has an impact on Nebraska politics from the grave.

You are so RIGHT ON Ronny R ------ the Republicans are such losers!!!!! They will never be elite like us ---- so much smarter than everyone else.

HA, HA, Scott!! Johanns....Better looking??? (are you gay?), More eloquent??? (are you gay?), WHAT A JOKE!!! That guy puts everyone asleep when he speaks! Trust me, I have been there!! That's why the guy came to Nebraska, he had no chance in his Iowa HOMETOWN! Iowa would have never tolerated throwing the poor off of Medicaid.

Another poster boy for permanent title of "Also Ran" enters the Dem primary. Even compared to his Dem primary opponent, Esch is a total light weight. Will be fun to watch them both try to out Obama themselves in the primary, while Terry waits to crush either one in November.

Esch is a good guy. And how much worse can it get for Nebraska with some new direction and backbone. And seriously, if you look at the Nebraska Congressional delegation, the only one that's worth anything is Ben Nelson. Hagel makes some good points once in awhile, but he is not the Nebraska voice, being pals with Joe Biden and John Kerry - essentially considered a "sell out" by many Nebraskans (Jon Brunning would have kicked his ass in the GOP primary). Fortenberry is a jerk, who treats his staff like crap and has such a high staff turn-over that there is no way there is consistency in his legislative agenda with people coming and going all the time. reliable personnel.

Adrian Smith is a schoolboy who probably still has to ask someone in the Capitol where the bathroom is.

Lee Terry can't even kick the shit out of Jesse Jackson Jr, and picks on my boy Vince for absolutely no reason, thus embarassing our state infront of the World Wide audience of the wrestling extravaganza.

Mike Johanns will win the Senate seat but it will take him some time to catch up because he is sort of "too nice".

So - really, peeps of Omaha - you can't go wrong with Jim Esch. And ol' Bennie will coach him well in Washington, and it will be good for all of Nebraska. Jim Esch is the "Walk-On" program for the Nebraska Political Huskers baby - just like Bo is doing with the real thing.

Esch v Carter Prediction....with a short time left and maybe 200 people knowing who Dick Carter is, I would give Jim Esch a final vitory of 65-35 or 70-30. Unless Carter is a former Tv announcer, state senator, member of a family that sells tasty meat products nationwide, I just don't see him braking out. At least Jim can say he has won one election.

So Carter has $40k for mail and $200k for radio and tv media? That is what it will take for him to gain name ID and push past Esch if Jim did nothing. Remember there are a lot of Unicameral seats, a Senate race, and the other Boards on the ballot. Give Jim credit he had a lot of volunters and he was at a lot of events. Also, where has Carter been since last fall. He has 3 months and then he is done. I stand by my assessment.

For those in Omaha...am I seeing double both Marck Kraft and his son Chris are running for office. Prepare to see more Kraft DC ads saying.."Were downtown and we love it"...downtown on leavenworth Street..Sweeper